nursing home in Rapid City, SD
Clarkson Health Care
1015 Mt View Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 · (605) 343-5882
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Clarkson Health Care at a glance
Clarkson Health Care is a 49-bed non-profit nursing home in Rapid City, South Dakota (Pennington County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Dakota average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 13, 2026) found 1 health citation. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $20,100.
Nursing staff turnover is 34% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 49
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1988
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Pennington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435037
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.20 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.12 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.40 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.42 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 22.2% | 34.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 18 | 72.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $20,100 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 49 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 46 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92.9% | 85.2% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5.6% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.4% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 12.3% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.5% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.9% | 5.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 13.5% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.1% | 25.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.4% | 96.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.2% | 94.9% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.8% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 73.2% | 78.2% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 76.1% | 83.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0909 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2025 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 7, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $20,100 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | Fine | $20,100 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF RAPID CITY, INC. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2000 |
| DIAMOND, KENNETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2025 |
| KNOLL, ANDREA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/24/2025 |
| BIFULCO, LEAH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/17/2016 |
| DONOHUE, TYLER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2023 |
| ARCHER, BRADLEY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| DUHAMEL DUFFY, HELENE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| HARLOW, MARK Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/28/2015 |
| JACKSON, DOUGLAS Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/28/2015 |
| KILPATRICK, CHRISTOPHER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| KNUDSON, ADAM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MOORE, MOLLY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| MUDGE, DEBORAH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2008 |
| PFEIFLE, CRAIG Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2008 |
| POGANY, MICHAEL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| SHIFFERMILLER, KASSIE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| BERTSCH, KELSEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
| BIFULCO, LEAH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/17/2016 |
| DIAMOND, KENNETH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| DONOHUE, TYLER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2023 |
| KNOLL, ANDREA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| PETROTTO, MARYANN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/2014 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clarkson Health Care's rating?
Clarkson Health Care has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for South Dakota nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Clarkson Health Care receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Clarkson Health Care accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Clarkson Health Care?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Clarkson Health Care and how do I contact it?
Clarkson Health Care is at 1015 Mt View Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702. Phone: (605) 343-5882.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.